Welcome to the Bulldogs Joel Freijah

[oldfaithfuldog]

Just looks like a footballer.

Agree. Very impressed with this kid. Seems like he’s got a line breaking kick and a great tank. Decent hight for a half back flanker. Him & dale will make a great combo.

 

[oldfaithfuldog]

Agree with the many we found a player here at bargain price at that . I seen him live now a few times and I would say his composure with ball in hand for a young first year player is what make me believe he has massive future upside just a question of what position he eventually settles in .

He just stands out for the right reason so far. Credit to him and the recruiting team.

 

[Libbaaaa]

Reminds me of Marty Mattner, and that’s a real good thing.

 

[Flags_In_The_Bag]

Reminds me of Marty Mattner, and that’s a real good thing.

Hope he can play wing like Izsak Smith did

 

[threenewpadlocks]

Has size and athleticism in the modern game, plus doesn't lost out there in terms of structure or pace of the game. Still only 18 and will be for the majority of the season.

Even if he doesn't kick on as a game-breaker, the athleticism and the ability to cover the ground/do all the sensible stuff in terms of structure and pace of the game will mean he will always at least be a role player and have a place in the team. I suppose that's all you can ask for a late draft pick - even if we think there's a reasonable chance that there's more.

Credit to all involved - certainly a surprise and bonus.

 

[Next Waiting]

Just a couple of statistical observations








After 4 games as a general defender, 3 against quality opposition and also Richmond, he is statistically above the AFL average in his position across 6 catagories and elite in 1.

To be either above average or elite in score involvements and inside 50s already is encouraging to say the least and confirms, somewhat, a feeling that he gives.

Decision making and execution are requisite components of those 2 stats combined. He's a guy in whose hands we are going to want the ball more and more. A vital link.

 

[JTCWBFC]

Just a couple of statistical observations

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After 4 games as a general defender, 3 against quality opposition and also Richmond, he is statistically above the AFL average in his position across 6 catagories and elite in 1.

To be either above average or elite in score involvements and inside 50s already is encouraging to say the least and confirms, somewhat, a feeling that he gives.

Decision making and execution are requisite components of those 2 stats combined. He's a guy in whose hands we are going to want the ball more and more. A vital link.

Thx for sharing.

Looking fwd to seeing him develop & soon to be on the end of more hand balls like Dale.

 

[threenewpadlocks]

In fairness, Freijah's been used as a bit of an outside utility, playing on the wing and even the forward line across the four games. Take the stats for what they are, but some of them (e.g. inside 50s, score involvements) when compared to other defenders is a bit misleading.

 

[Next Waiting]

In fairness, Freijah's been used as a bit of an outside utility, playing on the wing and even the forward line across the four games. Take the stats for what they are, but some of them (e.g. inside 50s, score involvements) when compared to other defenders is a bit misleading.

I like my story better.

 

[weltschmerz]

Couldn't be more impressed with how Freijah is progressing. Even putting his stats aside, he looks at home playing against men and he's a smart, composed footballer.

 

[House_of_Dahl]

Couldn't be more impressed with how Freijah is progressing. Even putting his stats aside, he looks at home playing against men and he's a smart, composed footballer.

Had some great follow up efforts too. Missed a handball target then laid the tackle a second later.

 

[bobs head soup]

Can't remember an 18yo first year player who has been so ready made and consistently solid with such little fanfare. Surely a Rising Star nod can't be far off.

 

[TiAn_]

We wouldn’t have him if it weren’t for the Suns picks we got back with pick 6. Just sayin.

 

[dogwatch]

We wouldn’t have him if it weren’t for the Suns picks we got back with pick 6. Just sayin.

I know what you’re getting at TiAn but that’s just hooey. We’d have done a different trade and we would still have had picks in that range. We clearly rated him so we’d probably still have selected him.

 

[Libbaaaa]

He’s already a strong boy, in 5 years he will be a beast one on one.

 

[TiAn_]

I know what you’re getting at TiAn but that’s just hooey. We’d have done a different trade and we would still have had picks in that range. We clearly rated him so we’d probably still have selected him.

You can’t just remove pieces from the trade when discussing the merits of the trade. We didn’t make any trades during the draft, so we only had the Freijah pick because of the extra third rounders we traded in from GC to match Croft. It’s just reality.

 

[Next Waiting]

Had some great follow up efforts too. Missed a handball target then laid the tackle a second later.

One of the notable things about him is how quickly he moves on from and recovers from mistakes. All players make mistakes from time to time and he deals with it very well. It doesn't get to him. Just a very good head on those shoulders.

 

[bigdog54]

Kid will be a star.

 

[Dogs till i die]

Couldn't be more impressed with how Freijah is progressing. Even putting his stats aside, he looks at home playing against men and he's a smart, composed footballer.

Joel's composure is what I like most about him, an underrated attribute.

Nervous, panicky footballers make me nervous and panicky.

 

[JohnnySteel]

Good mover through traffic and on the outside. Has midfield potential but hope we settle him on the wing. Beautiful skills.


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[Al dente]

He’s already a strong boy, in 5 years he will be a beast one on one.

this really impresses me. he's got his body ready so fast, looks very strong in the core, going to be hard to move off the ball in his prime.

very good overhead mark too

 

[Saintsone]

this really impresses me. he's got his body ready so fast, looks very strong in the core, going to be hard to move off the ball in his prime.

very good overhead mark too

Has not even touched the service on what he is going to be. Once he is confident to go for his marks and take the game on more he will. Really come on. Remember he is one of the youngest drafted, his scope his Huge

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

Can't remember an 18yo first year player who has been so ready made and consistently solid with such little fanfare. Surely a Rising Star nod can't be far off.

He’s composed and effective without standing out. Not flashy enough, doesn’t kick goals. We love him but I’d be surprised if anyone else has even registered him

 

[BallaratBulldog]

He’s composed and effective without standing out. Not flashy enough, doesn’t kick goals. We love him but I’d be surprised if anyone else has even registered him

I think that's a good thing. Let him do what he does, they will pay the price.

 

[weltschmerz]

He’s composed and effective without standing out. Not flashy enough, doesn’t kick goals. We love him but I’d be surprised if anyone else has even registered him

Supercoach players certainly have.